Full Service Community School Program Manager

Full Service Community School Program Manager

This position manages and administers Full Service Community School Grant Program with a total annual budget of more than $2,200,000. The FSCS Program Manager provides guidance, administrative support, and fiscal oversight to the FSCS program.

The work of this position supports CIS affiliates through the coordination of programmatic elements with CIS site coordinators and partner organizations, non-profit organizations, community organizations, and educational institutions. Responsibilities include working closely with the FSCS Grant Committee and Affiliate management to build and implement an effective program. The FSCS Program Manager will formulate and refine policies and procedures, ensure compliance with the terms of grant agreements, maintain fiscal responsibility, and provide exceptional customer service to the schools, students, and grantees.

The position will work closely with all program grantees to support the development and successful implementation of Full Service Community School project across Nevada in six schools covering three districts.

A full understanding of grant operations, program management and evaluation, and strong interpersonal skills will be essential to effectively managing and implementing the FSCS Grants Program. The FSCS Program Manager position is primarily responsible for oversight of one grant with three projects: CCSD FSCS, ECSD FSCS, HCSD FSCS.

Duties and Responsibilities

Program Development and Implementation

• Manage and administer project funding programs. This includes administration of the program process, review process, award process, grant agreements, approval of payments, follow up with partners/recipients, and results assessment.
• Evaluate and conduct due diligence on subaward recipient partners.
• Manage and direct successful implementation and progress of grant over five years. Appropriately prepare for grant renewal and enhancements through life of grant and at end of initial grant period.
• Provide programmatic and administrative support, oversight, and coordination for grant project deliverables.
• Provide direction and oversight to other staff who may be assigned to assist with the administration of elements of the Program.
• Develop and implement plans, budgets, and effectiveness monitoring, among other programmatic elements for the Program.
• Frequently lead the recommendation, development, coordination and implementation of program elements, policies, operating procedures, forms, templates, and materials related to the FSCS Grant Program.
• Work with the Consortium Board, Affiliate Executive Directors, Grant team and school site Program managers to craft policies and procedures including prioritization and eligibility criteria for projects.
• Provide leadership with reports, information, and recommendations regarding the FSCS Program.
• Work with other staff to develop an outreach strategy for the Grants Program, including creating communications materials.
• Conduct outreach through various means with potential community and program influencers in priority areas to make them aware of the program and discuss possible projects.
• Work with partners and other funders in a variety of fields to ensure strong partnerships where appropriate, and to better coordinate and align activities and investments to improve the reach and impact of FSCS grant funds.
• Work and maintain a positive relationship with subrecipient grantees, partner organizations and other funders and to facilitate broad support of the FSCS Grants Program.
• Maintain a positive relationship with community leaders, organizations, and the press regarding the program.
• Stay informed on programmatic and legal developments relevant to this work; inform the Board, Executive Director, and Grant Supervisor as appropriate.
• Travel to participate in training sessions in Washington D.C. multiple times per year. Travel to visit program school districts across the state of Nevada as needed for partner meetings and collaboration.

Team Member and Administration:

• Serve as the FSCS subject-area expert and primary point of contact for grant issues; provide advice and consultation to FSCS staff on related issues and activities.
• Work as a team member with peers and the affiliate teams to represent and forward CIS work; assist team members as necessary; and represent the FSCS team as needed.
• Plan, facilitate and ensure Grant Committee meetings are prepared for and undertaken to maximize effectiveness.
• Contribute to the…